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• Symantec coughs up latest virus remedy

  The software maker takes the wraps off its upcoming Norton Antivirus 2004, pitching the updated security software as an antidote to complex viruses such as the MSBlast worm.

• Virus writers elude Microsoft's bounty hunt

  A year on, and the company's US$1 million tip-off program has nabbed just one (alleged) virus writer. Is it a bust?

• The pros and cons of Windows Firewall

  Is Windows Firewall up to the task of securing your network? We delve into the details of this host-based stateful firewall and weigh its pros and cons.

• The man behind Cisco's security

  Financially motivated cyberattacks are on the rise, says Cisco Systems CSO John Stewart.

• Good security news in short supply

  With the start of the new year, it's time to take a shot at predicting the key trends that will define the field of information security in 2006.

• Something fishy's going on

  Counterpane CTO Bruce Schneier says Microsoft is stalling the adoption of a best practices document on software security.

• Is Mac OS X weaker than Windows?

  Alarmist advice and unbacked claims by security software vendor Symantec has the Macintosh community up in arms.

• Cybercriminals: Always one step ahead

  A new security problem that exploits Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser has shaken the online banking community. Perhaps it's time to explore other options?

• Browser wars: Episode II

  Will the increasing popularity of the Firefox open-source browser propel it into mainstream businesses or will Microsoft up its game to compensate?

• ISPs versus the zombies

  If providers don't pitch in against the threat, customers might defect -- and the health of the Net itself could suffer.

• How to slam spam

  If we're losing the battle against spam, how can we win the war? In this special report, ZDNet Australia presents a comprehensive resource centre for IT professionals battling spam.

• How to stop SPIM abuse

  Abuse of IM can cripple workforce productivity, and even more serious is SPIM -- spam sent through instant messaging -- which is growing like a virus.

• Security with bite: 15 technologies tested

  In this special review, we round up the various authentication devices on the market.

• Can Net filters save the enterprise?

  Always a contentious topic, we look at server-based Internet content filters and some of the reasons why your organisation might want one, or not.

• The enemy within: firewalls and backdoors

  Can your multiple-lines of defence truly protect your network from modern methods of intrusion when you've left the key under the mat?

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